A Worthington Christian High School teacher agreed today to waive extradition and drive himself
to Wisconsin by Monday to answer felony charges that he had sexual contact with a student there 10
years ago.

Jason Crary, 36, of 61 E. Broadway Ave. in Westerville, appeared in handcuffs before Franklin
County Common Pleas Judge Charles A. Schneider this morning after spending two nights in jail.

He will leave the jail today after posting a $50,000 appearance bond, his attorney Sam Shamansky
said.

Crary signed papers agreeing to extradition while his wife and supporters watched from the
gallery.

“He’s been an outstanding educator for more than 10 years. He’s loved by his co-workers,”
Shamansky said after the hearing. “Something isn’t right for this person to come forward after 10
years.”

Worthington police arrested Crary Monday at the school, where he has taught 11th grade English
since 1999. If he fails to appear in Wisconsin, a warrant will be issued for his arrest, Schneider
said.

He is accused in a four-count indictment of fondling a 16-year-old student in 1997 and 1998.
Each charge carries a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison. Crary is currently on leave
from the school.